Basically I'm on a budget to get a DSLR and the K200D looks just about right for me. I like the Nikon and Canon names (because they're Nikon and Canon!), but the features of the K200D seem just about right. The Nikon D90 is probably the perfect camera for me, but I just can't spend the money, so I think the K200D may just be the next best thing.

Could someone with experience with the K200D please share their opinion on how they like the camera, how image quality is, and if they would recommend it? Thanks a lot!

nikon d90 is like 20% more expensive than the k200d, if ur budget allowed, you may get the d90. the d90 is surely a better camera compared to the k200d (they are not even at the same level), but i think it, the d90, is a bit too fancy for beginners. so i decide to get the k200d. i just bought one 2 weeks ago and i am very happy with it.

nikon d90 is like 20% more expensive than the k200d, if ur budget allowed, you may get the d90. the d90 is surely a better camera compared to the k200d (they are not even at the same level), but i think it, the d90, is a bit too fancy for beginners. so i decide to get the k200d. i just bought one 2 weeks ago and i am very happy with it.

Well, I'm not really a beginner anymore, more intermediate I'd say... I always shoot in full manual. So my biggest concern is that the K200D would be to basic and that I'd grow out of it quickly.